Bahasa Melayu

jentat

Bahasa Melayu

English

spring back, rebound, bounce back

To move back quickly after being pushed, bent, or stretched.

جنتت

Examples

Contoh ayat

  1. Getah itu jentat selepas ditarik.

    The rubber sprang back after it was pulled.

  2. Bola itu jentat dari dinding.

    The ball rebounded from the wall.

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What does “spring back” mean in Malay?

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jentat

It is used for something that rebounds or snaps back.

Word family

Common derived forms

menjentat
to spring back; to rebound

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Historical MyKamus entry, originally published 30 September 2010.